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NB Combat Sport Commission Conflict of Interest Policy

No individual shall officiate over any bout in which that individual has any monetary interest in a participant, manager or manager’s business. A monetary interest includes anyone in the individual’s immediate family — spouse, parent, grandparent, or child — who has a monetary interest in a participant, manager or manager’s business.

No individual shall officiate over any bout in which that individual has a monetary interest through any wager or other speculation on the outcome of the event.

No individual shall officiate over any bout in which they are a manager or former manager of a participant. No individual shall officiate over any bout in which a direct family member — spouse, parent, grandparent or child — is involved as a participant or a manager.

The Commission may extend the definition of family member for a specific event or circumstance depending on the impact that such relationship may have on the integrity of the sport.

A licensed official who is concerned that he or she may have a conflict of interest must immediately report this concern to the Commission and abide by its direction.

Participating in an event while in a conflict of interest or failing to report a potential conflict of interest may result in the cancellation of an official’s licence.

NB Combat Sport Commission Code of Conduct

1.0 Purpose

• To ensure the safety and protection of all officials, contestants and promoters licensed with the NB Combat Sport Commission as well as members and employees of the Commission
• To define acceptable standards of behaviour for all Team NB members
• To eliminate inappropriate behaviours through education, prevention and effective intervention.

2.0 Application

2.1 – To whom does this policy apply?

• all officials, contestants and promoters licensed with the NB Combat Sport Commission as well as members and employees of the Commission

2.2 – Under what circumstances does this policy apply?

The policy applies under the following circumstances:
• During any official activity leading up to and including a sanctioned event including:
* Media conferences or media releases
• The weigh-ins
• The licensed event
• Any formal meetings between the commissioners, inspectors, event promoter, officials, contestants, etc.

3.0 Definitions

Canadian Anti-Doping Program consists of general principles, rules and standards for Canadian sport organizations, their affiliated provincial organizations and their members who are responsible for implementing it, and is intended to be the basis for any related or complementary policies of Governments.

4.0 Goals / Principles

All officials, contestants and promoters licensed with the NB Combat Sport Commission as well as members and employees of the Commission are ambassadors for the sport(s) and responsible for promoting a good image. It is desirable for all those involved in the sport to have a positive experience in which they participate in an atmosphere of mutual respect. This policy provides guidance and direction for the standards of behaviour that are acceptable. All those involved with Combat Sport must ensure that they understand and abide by the Code of Conduct. Violations to the Code of Conduct could result in repercussions up to and including the cancellation of a licence or dismissal from the Commission or associated employment.

Combat Sports Promoters License Application

Combat Sports Event Permit Application

5.0 Requirements / Standards

Officials, contestants and promoters licensed with the NB Combat Sport Commission as well as members and employees of the Commission must:

5.1 Treat each other with respect.

5.1.1 Do not make false or derogatory comments about officials, promoters, contestants, the Commission or its employees.

5.2 Treat the Sport with respect.

5.2.1 Make every effort to prepare and perform to one’s best leading up to and during an event.

5.2.2 For contestants, make weight. 5.2.3 Know the rules and regulations regarding your sport and abide by them.

5.2.4 Do not take anything on the list of banned substances.

5.3 Respect the fans

5.3.1 Treat fans of the sport with respect.

5.3.2 Present a healthy and law abiding image.

6.0 Violations to the Code of Conduct

In the event of a violation of the Code of Conduct the Chair of the Commission shall determine whether or not the offence is a major infraction and requires a hearing or whether it is relatively minor in nature and can be dealt with without a hearing. A minor infraction may be considered a major infraction if it is repeated by the same individual.

Items 5.2.1 and 5.2.2 are always treated as minor infractions for the first offence. The remaining items can be minor or major depending on the severity of each case.

In the event that the chair of the Commission is a party to the infraction or is in a conflict of interest position, the remaining commissioners will appoint a neutral person from outside of the Commission to deal with the complaint.

7.0 Appeals

Decisions of the Chair of the Commission, his/her substitute or a Hearing Committee may be appealed.

Event Permit Conditions

We look forward to seeing at the 30 day meeting where you will be required to provide your detailed event plan and at that time, an Event Inspector will be assigned to you.

Also, no more than 14 days after the event permit has been issued, you are required to send your Certificate of Liability Insurance to the NB Combat Sport Commission.

The promoter is required to have insurance for the event which must:

Include at least $5,000,000 of general liability insurance inclusive per occurrence covering all aspects of the event.

Expressly include as additional insured, referees, judges, timekeepers, ringside physicians and dressing room supervisors who are officially designated by the Commission for this event.

Also the Promoter must meet the event permit conditions established by the NB Combat Sport Commission.

Promoters shall submit Promoter/Contestant contract along with purse for professional contestants 14 days prior to scheduled event. Funds to be In Trust with the Commission. All events shall consist of a minimum 24 scheduled rounds.

All match ups have to be approved by the Commission before any press release can be made public or advertised on posters.

Provide a secure enclosed designated area around the cage/ring for working officials, with fence or curtain approximately 8’ back from the cage/ring.

Provide a manifestation of tickets printed with ticket numbers in sequence before advanced sale can commence.

The maximum allowable amount of complimentary tickets the promoter can issue per event is 5% per individual price range.

Provide the fighting gloves to the Commission at the official weigh-in for inspection and approval.

It is the sole responsibility of the Promotor to offer a refund on advanced ticket sales and issue a press release upon revocation of event permit.

All officials hired by the Promotor shall adhere to the Commission’s dress code: Business Casual, no gym wear or jeans.

NB Combat Sport Commission Appeals Process

Decisions of the New Brunswick Combat Sports Commission may be appealed. The Commission provides the following process as an alternative to the formal court system. An individual using this process is agreeing to abide by the decision of the adjudicator.

1. The individual making an appeal shall have 14 days from the time they are notified of a decision to lodge an appeal. All appeals shall be forwarded to the Chair of the Commission.

2. All Appeals must be accompanied by a $1,000 Appeals Fee. The adjudicator may return this fee in whole or in part to the Appellant as part of his or her decision.

3. The rationale for the appeal must be in writing clearly indicating the decision that is being appealed and the grounds upon which it is being appealed. All appeals will be considered, but only those where sufficient grounds can be demonstrated will be heard. The eligible grounds for an appeal are:

3.1. The Commission demonstrated bias, or there is a reasonable perception of bias.

3.2. The established rules and regulations were not followed, or have been incorrectly interpreted or enforced.

3.3. New information has become available since the decision that was not available at the time and has a significant bearing on the decision.

3.4. The decision was based on irrelevant facts.

3.5. The penalty far exceeds the infraction.

3.6. The Commission imposed a sanction that is beyond its authority.

4. As soon as possible after receiving the written appeal, the Chair of the Commission shall forward the Appeal to an adjudicator for review. The adjudicator shall be selected from a list of eligible adjudicators and shall be a person free from any perception of bias.

5. The Adjudicator shall review the appeal and decide whether or not sufficient grounds exist for the appeal to be heard.

6. If it is determined that there are not sufficient grounds to hear the appeal, the adjudicator shall write the Chair of the Commission denying the Appeal and explaining the rationale.

7. If the adjudicator decides that there are sufficient grounds to hear the appeal, a hearing shall be called as soon as possible. The hearing shall be run according to the following principles:

7.1. The appellant shall be informed about the hearing in advance and is afforded an opportunity to present their case and may call witnesses to speak on their behalf.

7.2. The Commission shall be informed about the hearing in advance and is afforded an opportunity to present its case and may call witnesses to speak on its behalf.

7.3. The adjudicator may ask questions of either party and shall come to a decision.

7.4. The parties shall be informed in writing of the decision and the rationale.

8. The Adjudicator has the right to uphold the decision, overturn the decision, and/or to modify any of the sanctions.

9. The decision of the Adjudicator is final and not open to any further appeal.